Having an untreated STI
Medical treatmentTreatmentCare and/or follow-up by a professionally trained person. Treatment can be given with…Read more can cure most STIs or treat the symptoms. Possible consequences of an untreated STISTISTI means sexually transmitted infection: an infection that is usually only transmitted by…Read more are:
- pain during sexual intercourseSexual intercourseSexual act in which the penis penetrates (enters) the vagina or anus.Read more;
- difficulties getting pregnant (infertilityInfertilityNot being able to have children.Read more);
- certain types of cancer;
- inflammation;
- damage to the heart, bloodBloodRed fluid that has important functions in the body, for example: carrying oxygen…Read more vessels, brain and nervous system.
Woman talking with a doctor.
If you do not get treatment, you might infect your partnerPartnerPerson you are in a relationship with.Read more.
Get tested if you want to know for sure that you do not have an STI.
The sooner you are treated, the less serious the consequences of an STI. If you get treatment early, most STIs can be cured or the symptoms can disappear, without permanent damage to your healthHealthFeeling physically, mentally and socially well in your environment. Health is more than…Read more.